2012 PIRAEUS
GRT/DWT: 1648/2519
LOA: 81.11m
BUILT: 1972
CLASS: Ministry of Greek Mercantile Marine
Location: Elefsis Bay
Wreck Status: Sunk – fully laden with bunkers cargo (HFO/DO)
Duration of antipollution/shore clean-up operations: 3 months
P&I cover limitation: EUR 5,000,000 – ITOPF & IOPC Fund activated
Total cost claimed: EUR 15,000,000 – excluding private claims
Approved: EUR 5,500,000 ex submitted clean-up (wreck & ashore)
The vessel sunk while crossing the Elefsis Bay, just off Elefsis port limits after striking sunk wreck.Instructed by vessel’s P&I Club.
SURVEYOR’S ROLE
PIRAEUS OFFICE
- Attended immediately at casualty site and assessed the extent of pollution spread and nature of pollutants.
- Local qualified contractors were engaged (by Port Authorities) for the anti-pollution and shore clean-up operations.
- Invited anti-pollution plan and negotiated/agreed terms of engagement on Scopic rates.
- Provided SCR services for the P&I Club by attending on daily basis, for closely monitoring the entire operations and issuing daily SITREPS throughout their duration.
- Managed communication with local Authorities and communities.
- Consulted and provided continuous updates and advice to the ITOPF-IOPC fund Reps.
- Conducted a complete and thorough investigation into the casualty circumstances by interviewing the crew jointly with appointed solicitors and auditing Owners office files.
- Scrutinized and commented upon on the final cost of the operation as submitted/claimed by anti-pollution works contractor.
- Attended at Court Hearing as Expert Witness
Defended the Club’s interests against claims submitted.
